The match between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces showcased some intense basketball action, particularly with standout performances from Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. The game opened up with both teams playing at a fast pace, as the Aces rank second and the Fever third in terms of speed of play.

Caitlin Clark delivered a dynamic performance, starting with a lob to Kelsey Mitchell, who knocked down an open shot. Clark herself contributed heavily, including a drive past Stokes to score and draw a foul. She continued her offensive aggression, hitting a three-pointer and finding teammates like Boston and Mitchell on backdoor passes for easy layups.

The Aces’ Chelsea Gray was equally impactful, using her quickness and ball screens to create space and finish strong. Both teams leaned on their key players, with Las Vegas’s A’ja Wilson and Indiana’s NaLyssa Smith battling for rebounds and second-chance points. Wilson, in particular, drew attention from the Fever defense, which left open opportunities for her teammates.

Indiana’s quick pace and ability to capitalize on transition plays, with Clark leading the charge, kept them competitive throughout the game. Lexi Hull and Erica Wheeler also chipped in, with Wheeler knocking down crucial threes and Hull finding space in traffic to score.

As the game progressed, Indiana managed to maintain their momentum, with Clark connecting on multiple threes and Mitchell continuing to drive hard to the basket. Despite pressure from the Aces, including key plays from Wilson and Plum, the Fever’s cohesive play and Clark’s leadership helped them stay in the game until the very end.

It was a high-energy matchup, with both teams showing why they are top contenders this season.